Emeritus at East Longmeadow Offers Free December Seminars for Seniors, Caregivers and the Public

LONGMEADOW, Mass., Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, Emeritus at East Longmeadow will open its doors to provide a premier community designed for seniors whose needs range from assisted living to memory care.* For the holidays, Emeritus at East Longmeadow is offering an educational series for seniors, caregivers and the public that will provide helpful tips on getting the house organized and advice for preparing a gourmet holiday meal.

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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10-11:30 a.m., light refreshments will be served.Place: East Longmeadow Senior Center, 328, North Main St. East Longmeadow, Mass. 01028"Hold off the Holiday Blues" Join Ed Walters-Zucco, R.N. for Integra Health, as he discusses ways to beat the seasonal blues.

Tuesday, Dec. 17,11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch will be served.Place: The Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, 800 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield, Mass 01105"Unclutter Your Life"Led by a professional organizer, this event will help you maximize your potential by uncluttering and organizing your living environment.

Thursday, Dec. 19,6-7:30 p.m., Light refreshments will be served. Place: The Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, 800 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield, Mass 01105"Let's Get Cooking for the Holidays!"Come learn tips from a professional chef on preparing a gourmet holiday dinner.

About EmeritusEmeritus at East Longmeadow is part of Emeritus Senior Living, the largest assisted living and memory care provider in the United States, with the ability to serve nearly 54,000 residents. More than 31,000 employees support approximately 510 communities throughout 45 states coast to coast. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options, and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living during the aging process. Senior living service offerings include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health care, and rehabilitation services. Emeritus experts provide insights on senior living, care, wellness, brain health, and family topics at www.emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's family-focused philosophy and services. Emeritus' common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.

*An application has been submitted to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and that certification to operate as an Assisted Living Residence is pending at this time.